UW-Milwaukee library vandalized (MILWAUKEE) Protest-motivated vandalism at the UW-Milwaukee library over the weekend. The university says a window was broken and the words “Free Palestine” were spray painted on the west wing of the Golda Meir Library Saturday. Campus police say two people were involved in the vandalism as they conduct an investigation into the matter and increase patrols around the library, which is named after Meir, who graduated from UW-Milwaukee when it was still known as … [Read More...]
Wisconsin News Summary 3-18-24
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Early absentee ballot processing one of many bills not passed by state Senate (MADISON) A bill allowing early processing of absentee balloting was one of many that failed to pass the state Senate this session. The measure would have primarily benefited the state’s biggest city. Republicans have long liked to complain about the process in Milwaukee. Governor Tony Evers said it would have laid to rest a lot of false claims about late night drop of absentee ballots in Milwaukee, and called the … [Read More...]
Wisconsin PM News Summary 3-15-24
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Evers signs 15 bills (MADISON) Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers on Thursday signed 15 bills into law, including one that expands the options for municipalities to fund water quality improvements through a state program. Senate Bill 99 allows projects dealing with the reduction of infiltration and inflow in connecting laterals and sewer lines to qualify for funding under the Clean Water Fund Program administered by the Department of Natural Resources. The other bills Evers signed include Senate … [Read More...]
Wisconsin News Summary 3-15-24
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City officials to consider using federal ARPA funds for security fencing around police department parking lot. (WAUSAU) Following a disturbing incident in which a man confronted an officer and then cut his own neck, city officials in Wausau may use federal ARPA money to fence off the police department parking lot. Alder Lisa Rasmussen said it’s an issue of safety, for officers who may have disagreements with people. She said probably shouldn't know what vehicles officers drive in their … [Read More...]
Wisconsin PM News Summary 3-14-24
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Contractor shot, alleged shooter dead in Sheboygan (SHEBOYGAN) One man is dead and another wounded following a shooting in Sheboygan. According to police, a 31-year-old contractor called 911 Wednesday morning after being shot in the face while working on a home. Responding officers found that a 52-year-old man who they believed to be the shooter was still inside and refusing to come out. Attempts to contact the man were unsuccessful and before officers were able to make an entry, they heard a … [Read More...]
Politics & Government
Jacque enters race in 8th CD
By Bob Hague
Another candidate for Congress in northeast Wisconsin. State Senator Andre Jacque of (R-DePere) has entered the race for the 8th District U.S. House seat being vacated by Green Bay Republican Mike Gallagher. Assuming no other Republican candidates announce, he’ll face former state Senator Roger Roth of Appleton in the August primary. So far there are […]
Crime & Courts
New details on alleged abuse of missing 3-year-old Elijah Vue
In Manitowoc County, more details have come to light about the case of missing Elijah Vue. The criminal complaint against 39-year-old Jesse Vang stated that he had helped his teenage son get on the bus the morning of February 20th, and when he came back inside, 3-year-old Elijah was still asleep. Vang told investigators that […]
Titletown Report
Packers releasing TE Jace Sternberger
By Bill Scott
According to reports, the Green Bay Packers, fresh off their 35-17 win over the Detroit Lions on Monday night, are releasing 2019 third-round draft pick Jace Sternberger. Sternberger’s two-game suspension ended following the Packers win over the Lions on Monday night and they had until 3 p.m. Tursday afternoon to either add him to the […]
Sports
Bills seek to prohibit trans athletes in school sports in Wisconsin
Emotions were high at the Capitol on Wednesday during lengthy public hearings on bills to exclude transgender youth from participating in high school and college sports. Sam Grover with the Freedom From Religion Foundation told the Assembly Committee on Education that the bills needlessly target trans students. “There’s scientific literature that shows that it’s extremely […]